Friday, December 30, 2016

Here is a postcard sent to me in the 1990's. It came adorned with this sweet note from our beloved Grandma Jenny. I miss her so much. Milly was Grandpa's half sister and he loved her dearly. Her things were treasured--so to have something of hers is especially precious.

The poem on the card is printed on a delicate silken patch. The flowers are embossed. I think it is a lot older than Grammie thought, even then--from my research this postcard is more than likely over 100 years old.

A Happy New Year to each and every one of you dear ones and Happy Postcard Friendship Friday.

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Friday, December 23, 2016

"...The people living in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death, a Light has dawned." Matthew 4:16

Those words give me great hope--especially with the unrest in the world around us. Hope is a good thing--maybe even the best of things.

Merry Christmas sweet Friends. May God bless you with light and hope this Christmas Holiday and Happy Postcard Friendship Friday!

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Friday, December 16, 2016

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Friday, December 9, 2016

When I was a little girl I often dreamed of angels. I am sure I met this beautiful angel in my dreams--she seems so familiar.

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Friday, December 2, 2016

I apologize for getting this up so late in the season. It has been a tremendously difficult time for me and my family. I didn't realize the second year of grief would be so difficult during the holidays this time around. It is a long journey I am on--a journey to joy.

...Weeping may last for the night,

But joy comes in the morning...

You have turned for me my mourning into dancing;You have loosed my sackclothAnd clothed me with gladness,

That my heart may sing your praise and not be silent.

O Lord my God, I will give thanks to you forever!

~Psalm 30

God bless you and I pray your Christmas is a blessed one.

When I remember Christmas with my brothers and sisters--my heart is made glad. Those long ago days--how I wish I could go back there sometimes.

Merry Christmas and Happy Postcard Friendship Friday

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Crunchy Hearts

The title of my blog, "The Best Hearts are Crunchy," comes from a comment made years ago by a five-year old girl, as she thoughtfully perused a tempting box of Valentine's Day candies. She is probably a grown mother by now, with children of her own. I loved what she said so much, I wrote it down on a napkin.

Vintage Postcard

Going for a Ride

MY "CYBER" POSTCARD COLLECTION

Over the years, I have gathered together a large "cyber" collection which I often refer to for Postcard Friendship Friday and Guest Heart Thursday.

I don't always remember where they came from, so if any of these wonderful postcards, cards, or other ephemera came from your site, let me know and I will add a link to your blog.

Copyright information can be found at the bottom of this page.

Hearts and Flowers

I have collected vintage cards, fairytale books, postcards, old photos and art pieces since I was a small girl.

Even before I could read, I spent hours looking at old cards, coloring books and illustrations in my fairytale story books. I am sure my love for art and even my own drawing stylings came from my fascination with them.

Mail was so rare, I saved every card and letter I received as a child. Some of those nostalgic items will be shared on this blog.

Quite a few of the vintage pieces I have collected reflect the life and times of history itself. The cards, postcards, antique photos and art from my collection are dated from the late 1800's, through WW2. Many of these old cards come from our darling little Grandmother Jenny. I have also included some items from the early 1950's which were given to me by my precious Gramma Gladys and dearest Nita.

In a very real way, this Blog is my way of honoring these marvelous inspiring artists and the ongoing influence they've had in my life.

I hope you will enjoy the beauty, tremendous skill and sometimes whimsical work of these long-gone artists as much as I have over the years.

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Copyright Questions

Artwork including cards, postcards, illustrations, etc., printed before 1930 are no longer copyrighted, but are under Public Domain. However even then, there are lots of gray areas concerning what is Public Domain and what is not.

Scans of public domain images do not generate new copyrights—they merely inherit the copyright status of the image being reproduced. In other words, if something is public domain and is scanned--it remains in the public domain.See Bridgeman v. Corel.

An individual can claim copyright over a piece of public domain artwork ONLY if it has been uniquely altered in some fashion.

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